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Orlaith Clinton

Ballymena fire: Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service at scene of blaze in Co Antrim

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service is currently at the scene of a fire in Co Antrim.

Two fire appliances from Ballymena Fire Station are in attendance on the Galgorm Road. The blaze is believed to have started on a baler.

A spokesperson for the NIFRS told Belfast Live that they received an emergency call on Friday, July 29, at 3.02pm.

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They added: "Firefighters are currently in attendance at a fire on a baler. The incident is ongoing."

In other news, residents in a quiet Co Down street have told of their shock after a house went up in flames in a suspected arson attack in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The house, on Lissara Close in Crossgar village, was substantially damaged, with the roof caved in and water leaking on the downstairs floor.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and on suspicion of disorderly behaviour, with the blaze extinguished by the fire service.

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